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| About - Black & Decker LH5000 |
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The Black & Decker LH5000 is part of the leaf blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, leaf blower models like the LH5000 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This leading marketer of electric and cordless leaf blowers uses the Leaf Hog line name on some models. Black & Decker makes lightweight plug-in electric models that weigh 5 to 8 lbs. Black & Decker leaf blowers are among the most widely available, and can be found in mass merchants, home centers, web retailers and hardware stores. |
| Features & Specs - Black & Decker LH5000 | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
8.5 |
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cc/amp |
12 amps |
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Multiple speeds |
Yes |
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Vacuum capability |
Yes |
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Translucent fuel tank |
NA |
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Spring assisted starting |
NA |
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Four-cycle engine |
NA |
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By from
Good workhorse for the price.
7/15/2011
Pros
Metal blade
Strong vacuum blower
Cons
Noise level
Best Uses
Leafgrass blowing
Leaf mulching
Comment:
I have several oak trees in the back yard along a fence that create a tremendous volume of leaves. This unit has no trouble mulching mostly dry leaves for over an hour, virtually without interruption except to empty the bag. Occasionally, I'd have to dislodge a damp leaf from grass or ground cover with a nudge, but it still had the power to consume it once loose. I had no issues with clogging as all, & I found the collection bag easy to remove & dump. It also has done well blowing grass clippings, leaves & small tree branch fragments from the driveways & sidewalks. Based on my experience, I would purchase the unit again.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Inadequate power
6/27/2011
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I have a bunch of messy river birch trees that drop leaves all summer. I blow my deck and drive weekly.<br /><br />I was disappointed with the performance of this blower. I bought it to replace my 15+ year old Toro and was unable to complete the job. I finished the job with my Toro even though its plastic handle is broken. At least it moved my damp leaves. Vacuum was adequate, but jammed after a few minutes. To clear it, I had to be break down the vacuum set-up and clear it manually. (Remembered to unplug as there are no safety features to prevent you from damaging your fingers)<br /><br />It has been returned to the retailer and will use some duct tape on my Toro until I find a adequate replacement.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Burned out on 2nd Use
5/25/2011
Pros
Cons
Motor stall and burnout
Best Uses
Comment:
Blower worked well, vacuum less so, on leaves. Takes considerable effort/time to free up leaves entangled in ground cover and vacuum out. I used it to vacuum up weeds I had pulled from the garden. The motor stalled and shutdown on overload a couple of times then, apparently, burned out. It seems the motor lacks the power to mulch long stem green weeds. <br /><br />Since the shredding rotor is exposed when swapping parts from blow to vac mode it is very important to unplug the power cord lest you accidentally rotate to ON the power switch which is the black knob within the gripping space of the handle. I found when operating the unit that the 3-position power switch being so close to the handle that I would accidently rotate it changing the blower speed or turning it off. <br /><br />Returned to big box store for refund.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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